Jerry Thomas Harper Jr.

Jerry Thomas Harper Jr (Tom), 54, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with Jesus very suddenly on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 1:55am, at Grant Medical Center. He was born on September 11, 1969. He was very loving, kind and compassionate. He was a constant help to others and only knew how to love deeply and unconditionally. He is leaving behind a beautiful legacy of helping beyond our limits, never giving up and many cherished memories. Tom is preceded in death by grandparents, Ernest Harper, Lucinda Faye Harper, William Sartin, Ila Sartin; uncles, Kenneth Paul Harper, John Henry Sartin, Thomas Ray Sartin, Everett Donald Sartin, Paul Sartin, Daniel Oscar Sartin; brother, Jeffrey Eugene Harper; sister, Amy Michelle Murphy; niece, Haley Marsela Harper; nephew, Adam Dito Harper; great nephews, Xzaviure James Brown and Lawson Ryker Brown; and cousins, Brian Duncan, Sara Chapman and Alexis Chapman. He is survived by his father, Jerry Thomas (Gloria) Harper Sr.; mother, Ila (Lloyd Wayne) Faye Crawford; son, Samuel Thomas Harper; daughter, Bethany Joy Harper; brothers, Randall Lee Harper, Jeremy Paul (Tia) Harper, Daryl (Jackilyn) Spergin and Benjamin Ryan Harper; sisters, Eva Faye Parks and Jody Lynn (Jerry) Stepp; nephews, William Breunig, Skyler Clifford, Zachary Harper, Jeremy Harper Jr, James Harper and Ryan Harper; nieces, Ashlyn Alexis Harper, Taylor Green, Ciera (Larry) Brown, Isabel Spergin and Monica Spergin; great nephews, Braxton Brown, Jensyn Brown, Graycen Leitwein, Remmington Brown; great nieces, Novah Brown, Kaylani Daymon, Reagan Clifford and Arora Harper; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Tom taught us all to love Jesus, work hard, give generously to others and enjoy life to the full! He was an excellent father. Tom helped his children with school projects, attended their sports events, band concerts and dramas at church. He enjoyed family holidays, get-togethers and any other family party. He always found time, an ear to listen, a kind word to encourage and loved everyone. Tom loved Jesus foremost and faithfully attended worship services and Bible studies, most recently for the past 18 years at Shepherd Church of the Nazarene. He was a sound technician for church services for many years and enjoyed being the lighting technician for Midnight Clear, a Christmas band. He enjoyed video recording events and making sure everyone had a photo or video to remember the good times! He worked for GCI (Geotechnical Consultants Inc.) in Columbus, Ohio. He loved his job being a senior engineering representative and helped to train many field technicians. His fellow co-workers remember him fondly for his dedication, upbeat personality and positive impact he made in their workplace. He was also a hobby car mechanic and loved his bright red 1989 Toyota Supra convertible and his black 1984 Toyota Celica. His favorite car was a maroon 1986 Toyota Supra he had years ago. His funeral service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 12pm with visitation beginning at 10am at Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, 425 South Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230, with a luncheon to follow. His burial service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213, on Monday, May 13, at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. Tom had a heart for helping those struggling with addictions, homelessness and other life challenges. Your donation will help to continue that work in supporting others through their recovery.

Jerry Thomas Harper Jr.

September 11, 1969 - May 5, 2024